{"id":720075,"date":"2025-05-13T10:31:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T08:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=720075"},"modified":"2025-05-13T10:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T08:31:58","slug":"burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Burning Fat Does Not Mean Losing Weight. How to Actually Achieve Results?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/#What_is_Actually_Fat_Burning\" title=\"What is Actually Fat Burning?\">What is Actually Fat Burning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/#Why_Does_Burning_Fat_Not_Automatically_Mean_Weight_Loss\" title=\"Why Does Burning Fat Not Automatically Mean Weight Loss?\">Why Does Burning Fat Not Automatically Mean Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/#How_to_Reduce_Weight_Effectively\" title=\"How to Reduce Weight Effectively?\">How to Reduce Weight Effectively?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/#Not_Every_Pound_Lost_or_Gained_Is_Fat\" title=\"Not Every Pound Lost or Gained Is Fat\">Not Every Pound Lost or Gained Is Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/#Common_Weight_Loss_Mistakes\" title=\"Common Weight Loss Mistakes\">Common Weight Loss Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/burning-fat-does-not-mean-losing-weight-how-to-actually-achieve-results\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Thanks to the Internet, there is a lot of information from the world of fitness and with it comes <strong>information chaos<\/strong>, which is becoming increasingly difficult for the average person to navigate. Probably the most chaotic information is in the area of fat burning and weight loss. Some of us mistakenly believe that the calories burned that a smart watch shows us mean that those calories have &#8220;left&#8221; our thighs or belly. However, burning calories does not automatically mean that those calories came from fat tissue. And even the ones that come from it don&#8217;t necessarily mean we&#8217;ve lost fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Actually_Fat_Burning\"><\/span>What is Actually Fat Burning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adipose tissue is the <strong>main energy reserve<\/strong> for worse times. Burning fat is, therefore, an essential process that has enabled us to survive periods without enough food in the past. However, in order to be able to use fat, we need to get it out of adipose tissue (mobilise it), burn it (oxidise it to produce energy) and store what is not used back <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[1]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The mobilisation of fat from adipose tissue is due to enzymes such as hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) or ATGL, which release <strong>free fatty acids <\/strong>from fat<strong>. <\/strong>A large proportion of these go to the liver where they are reunited into triacylglycerols (fats) and &#8220;packaged&#8221; into lipoprotein particles (VLDL, LDL, HDL). These particles are then used as a source of fatty acids for the muscles and other organs <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[2]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The burning of fatty acids, i.e. their oxidation, takes place in the mitochondria. These are the <strong>main site of energy production <\/strong>in the cells of the human body. They function as small cellular power stations, without which our cells would not have the energy they need to live. Fatty acids are transported to the mitochondria as a complex with <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/l-carnitine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carnitine.<\/a> The latter acts as a &#8220;transporter&#8221; for the fatty acids, without which they would not reach the mitochondria. In the mitochondria, the so-called beta-oxidation of fatty acids takes place, i.e. &#8220;fat burning&#8221;, during which ATP is formed &#8211; the <strong>fuel for all the necessary biochemical processes in the body<\/strong>. It is still true that ATP can also be produced from glucose or amino acids, depending on the<strong> actual energy needs of the body <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[3]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"3738,44254,1562,8350,44248,64393,28792,74398\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of excess fatty acids, mobilised fatty acids can also be stored back into adipose tissue <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[4]<\/mark><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, burning fat means <strong>using the energy<\/strong> found in fat. However, energy is also found in carbohydrates and proteins, which the body can use as well. In an ideal world, we would only spend fat stores, but in the real one,<strong> we use all energy sources. <\/strong>So the calories burned don&#8217;t have to come from fat stores alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are situations when the body burns fat constantly. An example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/ketogenic-diet-the-truth-about-carb-free-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>keto diet<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/ketogenic-diet-the-truth-about-carb-free-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a>during which carbohydrate intake is minimised and the body has to use mainly fat for energy. However, despite the increased fat burning on the keto diet, it is still true that as long as the amount of energy intake is higher than the amount of energy used<strong> (calorie surplus)<\/strong>, this fat burning will not lead to weight loss from fat stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Burning_Fat_Not_Automatically_Mean_Weight_Loss\"><\/span>Why Does Burning Fat Not Automatically Mean Weight Loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mobilisation and oxidation of fats occur<strong> almost constantly.<\/strong> However, the same applies to the re-storage of fats in adipose tissue. If there is an energy surplus in the body, more fat will be stored than burned. In other words, even after an hour-long treadmill workout, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/online-energy-expenditure-calculator-how-many-calories-do-we-burn-through-sports-and-other-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>calories burned<\/strong><\/a> <strong>may not<\/strong> <strong>lead to<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/how-to-lose-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>weight loss<\/strong><\/a>. The fact remains that without a <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/cycling-can-help-tone-legs-buttocks-and-lose-weight-what-else-can-it-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">calorie deficit<\/a>, we will not lose weight \u2014 we will either maintain our weight or gain it.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sk_jan_lesko_042022_08-1124x749.jpeg\" alt=\"Why does burning fat not automatically mean weight loss?\" class=\"wp-image-719475\" title=\"Why does burning fat not automatically mean weight loss?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sk_jan_lesko_042022_08-1124x749.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sk_jan_lesko_042022_08-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sk_jan_lesko_042022_08-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/sk_jan_lesko_042022_08.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reduce_Weight_Effectively\"><\/span>How to Reduce Weight Effectively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first rule of effective weight loss is to forget about miracle diet pills, quick, drastic diets and other procedures that promise unrealistic and unsustainable results in a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective fat burning is <strong>only one part of how to reduce weight<\/strong>. Fat burning can be categorised under <strong>caloric expenditure<\/strong>. On the other side of the equation is <strong>caloric intake<\/strong>, which is how much energy we take in from food. If the expenditure is higher than the intake, we will logically lose weight because the body has to reach for energy stored in reserves (fat). If the balance is reversed and we take in more than we spend, the excess energy will be stored.     <strong>The main point in weight loss is caloric deficit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also calculate your optimal energy intake in <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/online-energy-intake-and-macronutrient-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>our online calculator, <\/strong><\/a><strong>which <\/strong>allows you to plan <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/tailored-meal-plan-complete-guide-on-planning-your-diet-based-on-calories-and-macros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>a tailor-made diet<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ua_olesia_shevchuk_082023_03-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"How to reduce weight effectively?\" class=\"wp-image-719495\" title=\"How to reduce weight effectively?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ua_olesia_shevchuk_082023_03-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ua_olesia_shevchuk_082023_03-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ua_olesia_shevchuk_082023_03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ua_olesia_shevchuk_082023_03.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight loss also cannot be too drastic. No diet, no matter how drastic, will work in the long run if it is not sustainable. The body literally <strong>remembers how much fat stores it had<\/strong> and tries to maintain their state even though there was more than necessary. Healthy and sustainable weight loss is not as black and white as it seems. What happens to the body during weight loss and how to prevent rebound weight gain can be found in this <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-the-body-during-weight-loss-and-how-not-to-gain-it-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>article<\/strong><\/a>.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Every_Pound_Lost_or_Gained_Is_Fat\"><\/span>Not Every Pound Lost or Gained Is Fat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the number on the scale does not change despite weight loss, <strong>there is no reason to be sad<\/strong>. With regular strength training, during which we maintain a caloric deficit, energy is also used to <strong>build muscle mass<\/strong>. Stronger muscles hold <strong>more glycogen (glucose stores) and therefore more water. <\/strong>Therefore, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-the-scale-shows-you-a-higher-number-and-its-not-fat\/\">number on<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/why-the-scale-shows-you-a-higher-number-and-its-not-fat\/\">the scale<\/a> does not have to change even though the fat from the body gradually decreases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, beware of the premature joy of losing weight. In daily weighing, the given deviation is due to the different water content of the body. Morning weighing will also show a different number than evening weighing. These variations are particularly relevant for women whose water retention is more pronounced<strong> due to the menstrual cycle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Weight_Loss_Mistakes\"><\/span>Common Weight Loss Mistakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With moderate intensity aerobic exercise, the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fat-burning-heart-rate-will-it-help-you-lose-weight-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most effective fat burning can be achieved.<\/a> It is because of this that people often choose to spend long hours doing cardio. This only makes sense for weight loss if a long-term calorie deficit is maintained. Otherwise, the burnt fats are <strong>replenished again at the first meal we take.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Calorie counting poses another problem &#8211; on average, we write down 30% less than we actually consume. Because of this, it may seem that we are not losing weight in a deficit. The truth is that we are consuming <strong>30% more calories than we actually think <sup><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">[5]<\/mark><\/sup>. <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/a-simple-guide-on-how-to-count-calories-and-achieve-your-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This manual <\/a>can help you track calories more effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1399519845-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Common weight loss mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-719516\" title=\"Common weight loss mistakes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1399519845-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1399519845-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/iStock-1399519845.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The most important factor in weight loss is <strong>consistency.<\/strong> If we take the seemingly easy route of drastic diets that last a few weeks, we will quickly put the pounds back on. This phenomenon, referred to as the <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/yo-yo-effect-and-how-to-fight-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;yo-yo effect&#8221;<\/a>, is the brain&#8217;s natural reaction to the weight lost. It forces us to eat more and move less. To avoid this effect, we need to set up a <strong>sustainable weight loss routine<\/strong> so that the brain reprograms itself to the new body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal combination for weight loss is <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/diet-cardio-and-strength-training-what-is-best-for-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strength training with plenty of cardio<\/a> (aerobic exercise) and an increase in the amount of movement we do throughout the day. An hour in the gym won&#8217;t save us if we sit for the remaining few hours of the day. Higher daily step counts combined with exercise and caloric deficit are the things that produce long-term, sustainable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Burning fat does not mean that we will actually lose fat from the body<\/strong>. It is a process in which the body extracts the energy needed for all the important processes to function from the stored fat reserves. However, if we take in more calories than we consume, the excess calories will be stored in fat stores regardless of how much fat we burn.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/protein-for-weight-loss\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tProtein for Weight Loss\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fat-burners\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tFat Burners\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of us think that the amount of calories burned that a smart watch shows us means that those calories have removed some fat from our thighs or belly. However, burning calories does not automatically mean that those calories came from fat tissue. 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